Italy Trip Customized Jewish Heritage Tour

Day 1: Welcome to Venice - Begin Your Venice Jewish Heritage Tour

Upon arrival, our airport assistant will greet you with a personalized sign and escort you via private boat with porterage service to your hotel.

Highlights of Venice Jewish Heritage Tour (3 hours):
Enjoy a 1-hour private boat tour along the Grand Canal and minor canals, marveling at Venice’s historic palaces. Then, embark on a 2-hour Venice Jewish Heritage Tour walking through the Rialto area and Cannaregio, culminating in the iconic Jewish Quarter. Explore the ancient Venetian Jewish culture and, if desired, visit the Jewish Museum and historic synagogues.
Includes: 1-hour boat tour, 3-hour private guide, entrance tickets to Jewish Museum and Synagogues.
Overnight: Venice.

Day 2: Venetian History, Art, and Culture

Join a 3-hour Venice Jewish Heritage Tour extension, exploring Venice’s history, architecture, and artistry away from crowded areas. Visit a magnificent palace and the Music Museum, showcasing ancient instruments played by Vivaldi. Stroll through narrow streets to the vibrant Rialto area, with its market, local baccaros (wine bars), and cafés.
Includes: 3-hour private guide, coffee break.
Overnight: Venice.

Day 3: Transfer to Florence with Ferrara Stop

Depart Venice for Florence, stopping in Ferrara for a 2-hour guided tour of its historic Jewish heritage. Travel in comfort with a Mercedes Deluxe van and English-speaking driver.
Includes: Transfer to Piazzale Roma, 2-hour guide in Ferrara, private van transfer.
Overnight: Florence.

Day 4: Highlights of Florence

Discover Florence’s iconic landmarks on a 5-hour walking tour, including the Brunelleschi Dome, Baptistery, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio, and the Accademia Museum to admire Michelangelo’s David.
Includes: 3-hour private guide, tickets to Accademia and Uffizi. No transportation.
Overnight: Florence.

Day 5: Florence Jewish Heritage Tour

Explore Florence’s Jewish heritage with a 3-hour Florence Jewish Heritage Tour, visiting St. Croce Basilica, the School of Leather, and enjoying kosher gelato at Vivoli. Conclude with a tour of the Florence Synagogue.
Includes: 3-hour private guide, tickets to Basilica and Synagogue. No transportation.
Overnight: Florence.

Day 6: Florence to Siena and Umbria

Travel through Tuscany’s hills to Siena for a guided tour, including its historic synagogue. Continue to Gubbio, Umbria, and check into Hotel Park Cappucini.
Includes: Mercedes Deluxe van with English-speaking driver, local guide in Siena.
Overnight: Gubbio.

Day 7: Explore Gubbio

Discover Gubbio with a 2-hour guided tour and relax at the hotel with spa, cooking classes, wine tasting, or exquisite dining.
Includes: Transfers to Gubbio, 2-hour local guide.
Overnight: Gubbio.

Day 8: Gubbio to Rome with Pitigliano Stop

Journey to Rome, stopping in Pitigliano for a guided tour of its Jewish heritage.
Includes: Mercedes Deluxe van with English-speaking driver, guide in Pitigliano.
Overnight: Rome.

Day 9: Rome Highlights and Ancient Rome Tour

Begin with a morning orientation tour of Rome’s highlights with an English-speaking driver, visiting Venice Square, St. Peter’s in Chains (Michelangelo’s Moses), Palatine Hill, Circus Maximus, Aventine Hill, Capitoline Hill, and the Catacombs. After lunch, enjoy a 3-hour Ancient Rome Tour with a private guide, exploring the Colosseum, Roman Forum, and Palatine Hill.
Includes: 3-hour guide, 8-hour transportation, tickets to Colosseum and Roman Forum.
Overnight: Rome.

Day 10: Vatican Jewish Symbols Tour and Rome Jewish Heritage Tour

Start with an early morning Vatican Jewish Symbols Tour (4 hours), skipping lines to explore the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel (noting Jewish symbols inspired by Michelangelo’s time in Florence), and St. Peter’s Basilica. After lunch in the Jewish Ghetto (not included), join a Rome Jewish Heritage Tour, visiting the Synagogue and Jewish Museum.
Includes: 8-hour guide, 8-hour driver, early Vatican tickets, Synagogue and Jewish Museum tickets.
Overnight: Rome.

Day 11: Departure

Transfer to FCO airport for your departure.
Includes: Airport transfer.
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Important Notes

This private Venice Jewish Heritage Tour is tailored to your preferences, requiring a minimum of 3 nights’ accommodations, sightseeing, and transfers. Contact us to customize your Venice Jewish Heritage Tour and immerse yourself in Italy’s Jewish and cultural heritage.